US Bridges

Old Austin RD over Draw

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.60 MI NE of Lp 1604 · Structure no. 150150EE0010001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Austin RD over Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Old Austin RD over Draw in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2033. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Austin RD
CrossesDraw
Location0.60 MI NE of Lp 1604
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.57567, -98.32782
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Austin RD over Draw built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Austin RD over Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Austin RD over Draw carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Old Austin RD over Draw?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Austin RD over Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.